
Made in Catalonia, Barcelona with Culinary Backstreets
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 263 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Made in Catalonia, Barcelona with Culinary Backstreets worth booking?
Made in Catalonia, Barcelona with Culinary Backstreets is a 5.5-hour experience in Barcelona, Spain, from $160 per person. It scores 85 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 5/5 rating across 263 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 85 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (263)
- Duration
- 5.5 hours
- From
- $160 per person
Gràcia is one of Barcelona’s strongest expressions of Catalan identity, and nowhere is that more evident than in its markets, bakeries, bodegas and neighborhood restaurants. On this tour, we’ll explore the district through some of its most beloved institutions, beginning with coffee and traditional cakes at a century-old sweets shop. We’ll visit two celebrated markets, taste local cheeses and fine Iberian ham, and stop at a classic neighborhood bar for a glass of artisanal vermouth before lunch. Along the way, we’ll also discover the newer side of Gràcia, where creative chefs are reinterpreting traditional Catalan dishes and independent shops are bringing fresh energy to the neighborhood. Across a dozen stops, from rustic institutions to more contemporary spots, we’ll get a deeper understanding of Catalan cooking, culture and everyday life in one of Barcelona’s most distinctive districts.
What you get
About this experience
Gràcia is one of Barcelona’s strongest expressions of Catalan identity, and nowhere is that more evident than in its markets, bakeries, bodegas and neighborhood restaurants. On this tour, we’ll explore the district through some of its most beloved institutions, beginning with coffee and traditional cakes at a century-old sweets shop. We’ll visit two celebrated markets, taste local cheeses and fine Iberian ham, and stop at a classic neighborhood bar for a glass of artisanal vermouth before lunch. Along the way, we’ll also discover the newer side of Gràcia, where creative chefs are reinterpreting traditional Catalan dishes and independent shops are bringing fresh energy to the neighborhood. Across a dozen stops, from rustic institutions to more contemporary spots, we’ll get a deeper understanding of Catalan cooking, culture and everyday life in one of Barcelona’s most distinctive districts.
What's included
Included
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Breakfast
- Tea and coffee
What you'll see and do
Mercat de la Boqueria
Our day will consist of a series of delicious bites and intriguing sites. We will start our food tour in Barcelona with coffee and traditional pastries in a century-old sweets shop and then eat our way through two of Barcelona’s most celebrated markets.
120 minutes here
Mercat de la Llibertat
As we walk through one of Barcelona's lesser-known public markets, we'll stop to get to know some of its vendors and taste their delicious offerings.
60 minutes here
Passeig de Gracia
In each of the dozen places we visit on this tour, from the rustic to the refined, we’ll learn more about the Catalan kitchen and day-to-day Catalan life in its stronghold, the Gràcia neighborhood.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Barcelona
Our meeting point is Plaça de Gal·la Placídia 10, at the star benches area.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Oldest xurro shop in the city
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 7 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Culinary Backstreets Walks
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 263 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
8 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
263 verified traveler reviews for Made in Catalonia, Barcelona with Culinary Backstreets. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Wonderful
Senem, our guide, was a gem. Personable, professional, gave us foods I had never tried. We also learned about Catalonia through the foods we ate. I couldn't have asked for a better food tour guide. She also went above and beyond by giving us suggestions of where else to visit and where to eat.
via Tripadvisor
Excellent Barcelona food tour
Excellent food tour experience! We have been to Spain a couple times and are quite interested in food, but Senem was able to introduce us to many things we have never encountered. She was great at answering our questions and making the whole experience memorable.
Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing such a wonderful review of your time in Barcelona. We are thrilled that Senem was able to introduce you to new ingredients and deeply rooted culinary traditions despite your previous travels in Spain. By joining us, you are helping to support the unsung heroes of the kitchen and preserving their vital craft for future generations. We hope to walk with you again to explore the authentic daily life of another incredible city.
via Tripadvisor
Best tour for traditional food!
Our tour guide Ivan was extremely informative and well spoken. There was a lot of great traditional food we sampled and this tour was the best bang for buck out of all the ones we booked. (We had 4 walking/food tours this trip)
Response from the operator: Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed the traditional food and your time exploring the city's culinary roots. Your support helps us continue to champion the unsung heroes of the kitchen and preserve these beloved family-run spots for generations to come.
via Tripadvisor
Culinary Backstreets Barcelona - Made it Catalonia Tour
As foodies, I always research new places we visit with a view to sampling the authentic food of the area. I kept coming across Culinary Backstreets and was impressed by the reviews, so we booked their afternoon/evening private Made in Catalonia – Barcelona tour. Having now experienced it, I have to add my own praise for the company, and in particular our tour guide, Senem. She took us around the Gràcia area, which was a great contrast to the Gothic Quarter where we were staying. Senem had an amazing knowledge of the area, its culture, history and, of course, its food, and she made the five-plus-hour tour pass in no time. Her excellent communication skills, friendly demeanour and outstanding knowledge of every shop, café, market and restaurant owner we visited were an added bonus and made the whole experience feel very personal. Our tour included market tastings of dried fruits, cheese tasting accompanied by cava, appetisers, cafés serving sweet and savoury pastries, and a wonderful dried nuts and seeds shop. Who knew that if you squeezed a fresh pine nut, oil would come out? We do now! There was also an olive oil tasting, a visit to an historic cake shop, Catalan-style vermouth with nibbles in a local bar, and then, incredibly, a full Catalan-style dinner in a local restaurant, finishing with a street-food dessert. Now this is what I call a food tour — an experience that makes you feel like a local. Just book it and enjoy!
Response from the operator: Thank you for this wonderful review and for taking the time to explore the daily life of Gràcia with us. We are thrilled that Senem could share the neighborhood's rich history with you and introduce you to the unsung heroes behind its vibrant food scene. Your visit truly helps us in our mission of honest tourism and supports the masters working hard to preserve Barcelona's culinary traditions.
via Tripadvisor
Enjoyable overview of Catalan cuisine
Senam was wonderful, full of knowledge and passion for the foods she shared with us.
Response from the operator: Thank you for the wonderful review and for joining us to support Barcelona's local culinary heroes. We are thrilled that you enjoyed diving into the deep traditions of Catalan cuisine with our guide. It is travelers like you who help us preserve these authentic food cultures and the daily lives of those who craft them.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 5.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 92
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Who runs this experience
Operated by Culinary Backstreets Walks, who run 16 experiences we rank across 11 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 74.7.
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Made in Catalonia, Barcelona with Culinary Backstreets: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Barcelona.
How much does Made in Catalonia, Barcelona with Culinary Backstreets cost?
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Prices start at $160 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Barcelona usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Made in Catalonia, Barcelona with Culinary Backstreets take?
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Plan for about 5.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Barcelona is not rushed.
Is Made in Catalonia, Barcelona with Culinary Backstreets worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 85 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 263 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Barcelona, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Made in Catalonia, Barcelona with Culinary Backstreets?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Made in Catalonia, Barcelona with Culinary Backstreets suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Made in Catalonia, Barcelona with Culinary Backstreets?
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Around 92 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Barcelona can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Barcelona and add a light layer if any part of the 5.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Made in Catalonia, Barcelona with Culinary Backstreets start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Barcelona within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Barcelona?
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Barcelona's Gaudí sites are capacity-limited and the official timed tickets go first, so most of the market is resellers with a guide attached. We weight those heavily on whether the guide is an architecture specialist. Beyond Gaudí, the tapas crawls in Gràcia and the Montserrat day trips carry the highest rankings in the city. On Outty we rank every Barcelona experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Costa Brava Tour: Kayak, Snorkel & Cliff Jump from Barcelona, Gràcia Tapas and Vermouth Crawl, Girona & Dali Museum Small Group Tour with Pick-up from Barcelona. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Barcelona?
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May, June, September and October. Sagrada Família light is best mid-morning. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Barcelona?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Made in Catalonia, Barcelona with Culinary Backstreets?
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Included: Lunch; Snacks; Breakfast; and Tea and coffee. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Made in Catalonia, Barcelona with Culinary Backstreets?
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Our meeting point is Plaça de Gal·la Placídia 10, at the star benches area. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Made in Catalonia, Barcelona with Culinary Backstreets offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Made in Catalonia, Barcelona with Culinary Backstreets?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Made in Catalonia, Barcelona with Culinary Backstreets wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Made in Catalonia, Barcelona with Culinary Backstreets if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Made in Catalonia, Barcelona with Culinary Backstreets?
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Across 263 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, food and drink, the guide. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
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